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InterludeBeside a shimmering waterfallI sit on a carpet of green. Through the trees I see the sky, A slowly changing seascape. With fluffy white sea creatures Silently swimming by. I am surrounded by music, A quiet symphony of wonder. The merry lark and the bubbling stream Revive me with their song. Lungs awakening to the gentle scent Of freshly laundered air. I am whole. My mind slowly wanders back To home, to school, to life. Where am I? Damn! I remember now, A student with obligations to be met. No time for fantasy, Only work. I resume. Ionic Lattice, Predicate noun, Quadratic formula, Binomial expansion, Covalent bond, Passe compose. Do this, Do that. Don't think, just work. There's still so much to do! I will keep up. You needn't fear. I work as hard as you. My humanity will never be lost. For still my mind is free. I travel to a far-off sanctuary Where nature reigns supreme! |
| c. May 1976 | |
| by Bill Cattey | |
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